New Releases by Martha Sears

Discover the transformative power of babywearing! In this engaging and informative guide, we explore the world of babywearing and why it can make a profound difference in the lives of parents everywhere. Learn how babywearing can: -Strengthen the bond between you and your little one -Enhance baby''s brain development and communication skills -Soothe your baby to sleep, aid in feeding, and promote healthy growth -Make travel and day-to-day activities with baby a breeze -Help parents cope with postpartum depression and other challenges With expert advice, heartwarming stories, and practical tips, this book is your guide to a closer, more connected, and more manageable journey through parenthood. Whether you''re a new parent or a seasoned pro, "Why Babywear?" is a must-read for anyone looking to nurture their child and themselves through the beautiful practice of babywearing.

Cancer can make you feel powerless. Survival rate statistics can leave you feeling helpless and afraid. But you are a person, not a percentage. And you are not powerless—you have the ability to help yourself heal. In Help Heal Yourself from Cancer, cancer survivors and trusted medical professionals Bill and Martha Sears help you go from patient to partner in your cancer-healing journey. They outline the steps you can take, both in working with your cancer-care providers and on your own, to maximize your chances of not just beating cancer, but thriving in its wake. This comprehensive guide will help you: Develop a conquer-cancer mindset. The science is clear: cancer healing begins with the brain. Believing you will heal is the first step. Personalize your treatment plan. Find out what tests to ask for, which advice to pay attention to (and what to ignore), and how to talk to your oncologist about designing a plan that’s perfectly tailored to you and your cancer. LEAN in to supporting your immune system. Learn how to best support your natural cancer-fighting army through lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition—giving chemotherapy and radiation the best chance of success. With eye-catching illustrations to boost understanding and special sections on breast, colon, lung, and brain cancers, this book gives you the tools you need to stop fearing your cancer and start boosting your immune system, fine-tuning your treatment plan, and taking charge of your healing—all so you can ultimately Help Heal Yourself from Cancer.

In this tender and humorous love story, Pippa comes home from college to find her childhood friend Val is no longer a little boy. Pippa feels both confused and thrilled at the change in him. At sixteen, he handles tragedy with wisdom and maturity. If Val declares his love, will it destroy the friendship they treasure?

It is the Christmas of 1794. The townspeople are downhearted because Napoleon has declared Christian worship against the law. When courageous eight-year-old Jacques hazards a friendship with a revolutionary soldier, will he and his family be in danger? Can Jacques soften the soldier''s heart by speaking to him about the Christ Child?

The Hetty Series, books 1-6

A beautiful journal to support new moms during the first year of their baby’s life Bringing a new life into the world cracks your heart wide open. The feelings of bliss and unconditional love are real. And so are the feelings of fear, exhaustion, and overwhelm. Through journaling and reflection, The Healthy Motherhood Journal empowers moms to find their voices so they can truly thrive during their first year with a new baby. Written by the mother and daughters of the renowned Sears family, known for their work with attachment parenting, this journal focuses on the mother’s needs for healthy connection, with herself as well as her child. And, with new moms already being over-stretched, it’s structured in a way that is sensitive to their limited hands-free time. Each month focuses on a different theme—including your birth story, embracing your new identity across all the roles you hold, “the guilt and the glory,” and more—while a wide range of prompts helps moms document their insights, reflections, and wisdom. Throughout the journal, the Searses have included tried-and true tips for parenting and self-care, designed to support moms through every phase of their baby’s first year. When even the simple act of taking a shower feels like momentous freedom, this journal provides a safe place for mothers to explore, process, and document the challenges and joys of this unique time of life while creating long-term visions for the possibilities ahead.

Sejak edisi pertama pada 1993, buku ini telah dijuluki buku wajib tentang perkembangan bayi oleh jutaan orang tua. Ia mengajarkan keahlian merawat dan cara menanggapi kebutuhan bayi dengan tepat. Penjelasan dan tip-tip yang diberikan dalam buku ini membuat pengasuhan bayi menjadi jauh lebih mudah dan menyenangkan. Dalam buku ini berfokus pada kebutuhan-kebutuhan utama bayi yang sangat diperhatikan para orang tua masa kini: makan, tidur, perkembangan, kesehatan, dan kenyamanan. Membaca dan memiliki buku ini sama halnya dengan mengoleksi pengetahuan dan keahlian merawat, member makan, mengatur nutrisi, melesatkan perkembangan, dan mengatasi masalah kesehatan yang lazim terjadi pada bayi. Selain itu, buku ini juga menekankan konsep pengasuhan penuh cinta (attachment parenting): pendekatan lembut dan masuk akal atas pengasuhan yang menekankan ikatan batin dengan bayi, tanggapan terhadap isyaratnya, menyusui, memopoki, dan tidur bersamanya, serta menetapkan batasan-batasan yang tepat. Tak hanya lengkap, buku ini juga menyajikan pendekatan praktis dan modern tentang pengasuhan anak yang selaras dengan gaya hidup masa kini. Dengan mengakui ketiadaan cara tunggal mengasuh bayi, buku ini menyuguhkan panduan dan pemikiran dasar yang Anda perlukan untuk mengembangkan gaya pengasuhan yang paling sesuai untuk Anda dan anak Anda.

It is the Christmas of 1794. The townspeople are downhearted because Napoleon has declared Christian worship against the law. When courageous eight-year-old Jacques hazards a friendship with a revolutionary soldier, will he and his family be in danger? Can Jacques soften the soldier''s heart by speaking to him about the Christ Child?

Seventeen year-old Hetty is lovesick and miserable, yet not even her kindly parents know. She can''t speak about the one she loves. He''ll soon marry someone else. Does she suffer from a youthful crush or is it lasting love? Gentle, imaginative Hetty can fix other peoples'' problems, but can she repair the damage she''s caused with her foolish promise?

Hetty struggles to feel worthy of Morgan, her new husband, who seems to have endless talent & influence. Katrinka is torn between the desire to destroy Hetty and the need for her friendship. Hetty struggles to befriend Katrinka and overcome her resentment with kindness. Hetty''s tender nature reminds us that love never fails.

Ignatz, a reformed petty criminal, acts as Pippa''s surrogate father while her parents are away. Nine-year-old Pippa arranges a romance between her teacher and Ignatz, but will her good intentions compensate for her bungling? Pippa tackles dangers and grown-up problems with courage and imagination, but can she escape the cruelty of the school bully

A week-by-week guide and beautiful keepsake for a mother’s pregnancy journey, from America’s favorite childcare and attachment-parenting experts Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change. As you carry new life into the world, you undergo an initiation into an entirely new way of being. The massive changes you experience—to your body, your lifestyle, even your relationship with yourself—will be both joyful and challenging. The Healthy Pregnancy Journal will help you navigate the beautiful chaos of your journey into motherhood with a safe space to reflect and prepare, work through all you’re experiencing, and stay on track for a healthy pregnancy. Highlights include: Creative and inspiring journaling prompts about everything from food cravings and dreams to fears and feelings of uncertainty • Helpful guidance on all things pregnancy-related—nutrition and exercise, stress relief, birthing methods, breastfeeding, self-care, and more • Open space to record your hopes and dreams in a way that resonates with you—photos, love letters to your baby, drawings, quotes, or even magazine clippings • "Pro Pregnancy Tips"—sex and intimacy, recipes, community, sleep, even getting off the couch when you feel huge, and more • Weekly information around the development of your baby to help you more deeply connect with what’s happening in your body • Chronicling the birth of your baby—including vital statistics, pictures, your birth story, and your own sweet words to the newest love in your life The Healthy Pregnancy Journal, by Martha Sears, RN, and her daughter, Hayden Sears, MA, of the Sears family parenting legacy, is the perfect complement to The Healthy Pregnancy Book, co-written by Martha and her husband, Dr. William Sears—parenting experts and bestselling authors of over 25 books. "The sweet spot of pregnancy gives way, oh so quickly, to the whole new world of motherhood. We look forward to guiding you on this momentous and spectacular journey." —Martha and Hayden Sears

Hetty suffers insecurity on her honeymoon. Could such a perfect man really love her? Morgan forfeited his vast inheritance to marry Hetty, but what can she offer in exchange? When a newspaper reports their marriage is illegal, Morgan''s gorgeous, conniving, ex-fiancée arrives. Can Hetty unlock the secret to lasting love?

Dr. Poo tackles such subjects as "Portrait of a Perfect Poop", "Curing Constipation" and "In Search of the Perfect Fiber Supplement". What''s in poop is frequently on the no-no list to talk about, especially with younger children, just the opposite of what you will learn in this book.Admittedly, "So, how is your poop..." is probably never going to become a favorite topic of dinner conversation. Yet, after you read this book you will not only be able to poo easier and healthier, you will naturally feel good about one of your body''s most important daily productions.

25 Things Every New Mom Should Know presents the most-trusted baby-care in 25 succinct points which give new moms information, confidence, wisdom, and the ability to trust themselves.

Rhymes and Doodles from a Wind-up Toy began as rhymes for grownups, but as the author began playing with words, she couldn’t keep the lid on her childish glee. Packed with surprises, the poems will make you laugh and cry. You are likely to break out in rhyme yourself, upon exposure to them! These poems provide uplifting fun for all ages.West has written for old people who can remember being young and for children who cannot remember being old. Her poems touch on just about any mood or occasion, and entertain without being edgy.

Counsels parents of infants and toddlers on how to address a variety of sleeping challenges with solutions that can be adapted to lifestyle needs, in a guide that draws on current infant sleep research and a range of case examples.

JAKE, DAD and THE WORM 978-0-9886784-5-3 by Martha Sears West (case laminate) $20.95 Also available in paperback 978-0-9886784-1-5 for $13.95. Annotation: A lowly earthworm teaches Jake that, even when you''re small and ignored, you can still do big, heroic things-especially when encouraged by a sensitive father. Forty years ago the debut author, summoned by a commotion, rushed to the front porch. There, other family members cheered on an acrobatic worm dangling precariously over a step. The worm, to applause, righted itself and survived, as did this true tale that gave Jake fresh courage. 8.5 x 11. Full water-color illustrations. 40 pp. (Available now). -The story of the worm encourages children to seek out simple experiences with a sense of wonder, - says West. She invites readers to appreciate the worm as a hero of nature which enriches soil and doesn''t need superpowers or a cartoon face to win our admiration. (Naturalist Charles Darwin wrote of the worm: -...it may be doubted if there are any other animals which have played such an important part in the history of the world...-) West has been called a -sister-in-rhymes- to Shel Silverstein, A.A. Milne, and Ogden Nash. (Karen McCarthy, ForeWord Clarion Reviews) In this, her first book, West enlivens the story with watercolor illustrations and rhythmic phrases that roll naturally off the tongue. Reviews: -This story demonstrates how each of us fits into the big picture of the universe in small and significant ways we can be proud of. The illustrations alone are meaningful, but coupled with the text, they make the experience one you won''t want to miss.- -Deborah K. Ilardi, editor, School Nurse News -Superbly rendered visual images...stunning...Young elementary school students will identify with Jake''s situation, and the easy reading level and engaging illustrations make this an excellent offering for both shared and independent reading.- -Carolyn Bailey, ForeWord Clarion Reviews -A delight to read-fun rhymes and playful use of language. The illustrations are AMAZING. The page with the worm in the superhero cape never fails to produce a hearty belly laugh from our 5 year old. And yes, a beautiful message too.- -L.D., Amazon.com Biographical Note: The daughter of a professional writer, Martha Sears West grew up in Bethesda, Maryland where she enjoyed composing poems even as a child. She found it more fun to create rhymes than to play hopscotch. West taught languages briefly in a junior high school before rearing three children of her own with her supportive husband Steve. Her fascination with wordplay increased when in her fifties she earned a bachelor''s degree in linguistics from the University of Maryland. Publisher Marketing: Publisher Marketing: Targeted national trade launch-date campaign to reviewers, award and festival entities, electronic/social media/direct-mail to vendors and public, author book signings, and other special event audiences. For advance reader copies, press materials and author appearances, visit www.CleanKindWorldBooks.com, www.ParkPlacePress.com or contact ymaddox@ParkPlacePress.com

From America''s leading authorities in childcare comes the definitive guide to having a healthy pregnancy -- and a healthy baby. The Healthy Pregnancy Cookbook guides expectant mothers and fathers through all stages of pregnancy from preconception through birth, focusing on how to enhance the health of mother and baby: How to grow a smarter and healthier baby How your baby is developing, and how you may be changing both emotionally and physically Eating right for two, with a helpful list of pregnancy superfoods Exercise and keeping fit during your pregnancy Concerns and questions you may have about test and technology, genetic counseling, and childbirth options How to protect the womb environment and recognize potential household hazards Advice on working while pregnant Choosing the right healthcare provider and childbirth class The transition into parenthood And much more... Written in the Searses'' trademark reassuring tone that makes their books long-term bestsellers, The Healthy Pregnancy Book is the must-have resource to fit the greater demands of today''s savvy parents.

Longer than Forevermore 978-0-9886784-2-2 by Martha Sears West Annotation: Likely to become a classic, debut author West''s richly illustrated book affirms the unbreakable bond between grown-ups and their children at every stage of life. No matter how high, how far, or how deep you go, we will always love you just the same. "More than all the grains of sand, which we could never count. And if we add them all, we''ll love you more than that amount." Full color. 8 x 10. 40 pp. (Available now). West writes so that others may experience the love and harmony she felt in her own childhood. "My books are meant to entertain as well as to provide a safe haven from the realities of a harsh world. To a reader who hungers for the clean, kind, and gentle things of life, these qualities are just as real, and exposure to them can be vital to a healthy human being." One Mother''s Day morning the author looked back on the sweetness of earlier years with three small children. She was flooded with gratitude for her children who are grown and now have families of their own. With these words she told them of her tender feelings: "One thing never changes, and will last forevermore: We''ll love you still when you are grown, exactly as before." Biographical Note As a child growing up in Bethesda, Maryland, West used to lie in a pile of leaves with pencil and paper, trying to compose poems of profound incomprehensibleness. She was so successful that she couldn''t understand them herself. She now prefers crafting stories that she can understand, and that make others smile and feel warm. West is married to a man named Steve who has cheered her on in many endeavors, including that of being a full-time mother. When she was in her fifties, he made many a peanut butter sandwich while she was earning a B.A. in linguistics from the University of Maryland. Reviews "West deserves a place on the bookshelf alongside Nash and Milne, whose classic poetry carries timeless reflections on the universal condition of being a sensitive human being." -Karen McCarthy, ForeWord Clarion Review "Certain to charm children and parents of all ages. If you like Robert Munch''s I Love You Forever, you will LOVE West''sLonger than Forevermore." -Valerie Milano, Hollywood Today Publisher Marketing: Targeted national trade launch-date campaign to reviewers, award and festival entities, electronic/social media/direct-mail to vendors and public, author book signings, and other special event audiences. For advance reader copies, press materials and author appearances, visit www.CleanKindWorldBooks.com, www.ParkPlacePress.com or contact ymaddox@ParkPlacePress.com

West "focuses on the joy and magic of childhood, and how adults can retain a childlike sense of wonder. All [West''s poems] are composed with flawless rhythms and inspired rhymes ... This book is an absolute delight."--ForeWord Reviews.

The classic guide of the post-Dr. Spock generation has been revised to include the latest information on virtually every aspect of infant and baby care. THE BABY BOOK is unrivaled in its scope and authority, and presents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. Focusing on the essential needs of babies--eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort--it addresses the questions of greatest concern to parents. The Searses acknowledge that there is no one way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that best suits you and your child. THE BABY BOOK is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most out of parenting--for your child, for yourself, and for your entire family.

America''s bestselling "baby bible" -- an encyclopedic guide to the first two years of your baby''s life. The million-copy bestseller by "the man who remade motherhood" (TIME) has now been revised, expanded, and bought thoroughly up-to-date -- with the latest information on everything from diapering to day care, from midwifery to hospital birthing rooms, from postpartum nutrition to infant development. The Searses draw from their vast experience both as medical professionals and pas parents to provide comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of infant care. The Baby Book focuses on the essential needs of babies -- eating, sleeping, develipment, health, and comfort -- as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to today''s parents. The topics covered include: preparing for a safe and healthy birth bonding with your baby feeding your baby right soothing your fussy baby getting your baby to sleep understanding your baby''s development treating common illnesses babyproofing your home understanding toddler behavior dealing with temper tantrums toilet training working parenting first-aid procedures and much more Unrivaled in its scope and authority, The Baby Book presents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. The Searses acknowledge that there is no one way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that bests suits you and your child. Their book is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most of of parenting -- for your child, yourself, and for your entire family.

The next time you''re worried about your child’s health, experience the comfort of easily accessible advice from the experts with this comprehensive A-Z guide. Imagine you are up at three o’clock in the morning with a sick child. Wouldn’t it be nice to have expert advice readily at hand to help you through the night? Encyclopedic in scope, The Portable Pediatrician features timely and practical information on every childhood illness and emergency, including when to call the doctor, what reassuring signs can help you know your child is okay, how to treat your child at home, and much more—all in a convenient A-to-Z format. Among the scores of topics covered: teething; sprains and broken bones; nosebleeds; measles; ear infections; choking; rashes; colic; headaches; eating disorders; fever; hip pain; warts; allergies; obesity; seizures; autism; bronchitis; sunburns; pneumonia; speech delay; lice; vomiting; asthma; heart defects; blisters; sleep problems; and more. The authors guide parents and caregivers from a child’s infancy through the teen years, teaching them what to expect at regular checkups as well as how to boost a child’s well-being, devise a family health plan, work effectively with their pediatrician, and more. Distinguished by the Searses’ trademark comprehensiveness, reliability, and accessible, comforting tone, this book is a must-have for all families who want to keep their children healthy and happy.

Becoming a new mother is a time of joy, hope, and sometimes a little uncertainty. In this timeless, warm, and heartfelt book, America''s most trusted childcare experts help brand-new moms meet the challenges and changes of motherhood with reassuring advice on how to bring out the best in their babies and themselves. Above all, they encourage new ...

From the creators of the acclaimed Sears Parenting Library comes a handbook that gives kids the tools to make their own wise food choices. Includes quick and easy recipes. Full color.

The best-selling authors of The Baby Book (Dr William and Martha Sears) have created a supportive and practical guide to coping with difficult and fussy children. The book contains proven methods for dealing with a multitude of difficulties you may encounter. Parents of fussy or difficult children, take heart, best-selling childcare experts William and Martha Sears have written a book just for you. Drawing on more than twenty years of paediatric practice and their experiences with their own high-need children, they provide: - Creative ways to soothe a fussy baby - Information on medical causes of infant fussiness - from infections to food sensitivities - Effective ways of coping with common high-need personality traits and behaviour - Proven strategies for discipline - getting connected to your child early, providing structure, setting limits, knowing when to say yes and when to say no - Tips on learning how to talk and listen - Real-life stories and advice from parents of high-need children In The Fussy Baby Book Dr. William and Martha Sears acknowledge the difficulties you face but show you how responsive parenting can turn these challenges into advantages for both you and your child. The Searses prove that difficult children can provide the most rewarding parenting experiences of all.